Background: Constipation is a common condition. Although numerous articles emphasise the importance of conservative interventions, none have set out a complete educational programme. Aims: To describe the results of an evidence-based, nurse-led educational intervention for functional constipation in adults. Methods: A retrospective study of patient records with an analysis of Wexner constipation scores and Bristol stool charts was carried out before and after a nurse-led educational programme on nutrition and bowel habits. Findings: Twenty-nine patients were enrolled (19 women and 10 men), with a median age of 61 (53-71) years, a mean BMI of 24.4±3.88 kg/m2and comparable baseline Wexner and Bristol scores. A statistically significant improvement in Wexner scores (P<0.001) and a clinically relevant but not statistically significant (P=0.682) improvement in Bristol scores were observed. Conclusion: The results suggest this investigation should be repeated on a larger scale. An educational intervention could be included in all consultations on any issue that could affect bowel activity.
Terzoni, S., Mora, C., Rocco, B. M. C., Sighinolfi, M. C., Gaia, G., Ferrara, P., Pinna, B., Destrebecq, A., A nurse-led educational intervention for relieving idiopathic constipation: a retrospective study, <<BRITISH JOURNAL OF NURSING>>, 2022; 31 (19): 984-988. [doi:10.12968/bjon.2022.31.19.984] [https://hdl.handle.net/10807/347204]
A nurse-led educational intervention for relieving idiopathic constipation: a retrospective study
Rocco, Bernardo Maria Cesare;Sighinolfi, Maria Chiara;
2022
Abstract
Background: Constipation is a common condition. Although numerous articles emphasise the importance of conservative interventions, none have set out a complete educational programme. Aims: To describe the results of an evidence-based, nurse-led educational intervention for functional constipation in adults. Methods: A retrospective study of patient records with an analysis of Wexner constipation scores and Bristol stool charts was carried out before and after a nurse-led educational programme on nutrition and bowel habits. Findings: Twenty-nine patients were enrolled (19 women and 10 men), with a median age of 61 (53-71) years, a mean BMI of 24.4±3.88 kg/m2and comparable baseline Wexner and Bristol scores. A statistically significant improvement in Wexner scores (P<0.001) and a clinically relevant but not statistically significant (P=0.682) improvement in Bristol scores were observed. Conclusion: The results suggest this investigation should be repeated on a larger scale. An educational intervention could be included in all consultations on any issue that could affect bowel activity.
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